View Full Version : How Do I build an e-commerce store to sell e-books and audiobooks
TheMaverick
Sep 24, 2009, 02:36 PM
Hello All,
I'm trying to build an ecommerce store to sell ebooks & audiobooks. I am thinking about hiring Prosper, Inc. to assist me in building this store. Does anyone have any feedback on Prosper, Inc? Should I hire them or use another service and/or individual?
Cedarln2265
Sep 24, 2009, 04:28 PM
I don't have any information of Prosper Inc. but what I would do is check with the Better Business Bureau website and also ask for references from at least three other business's they did work for.
Good Luck
JudyKayTee
Sep 24, 2009, 04:38 PM
Here's the info from Scam.com - Prosper Learning Inc.??? (http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?t=3433)
YoungHyperLink
Sep 25, 2009, 12:45 PM
Hi, this is not directly related to your question, but I thought your website idea sounded very interesting. Will you be recording the audiobooks yourself, and writing or transcribing the ebooks? Or will it be an author's membership site? I'd like to know more about it!
TheMaverick
Sep 25, 2009, 01:25 PM
I'm still working out the details.. but.. Yes I do plan on writing my own e-books and record myself reading them to the user.. that way I can charge more for the two items to download.. You can actually hire a Ghost Writer to help you create the book.. then add your own flavor.. and produce the books..
YoungHyperLink
Sep 25, 2009, 08:40 PM
So how would that beat the conventional selling your book to a publisher? Will it be more lucrative, or just simpler?
TheMaverick
Sep 27, 2009, 06:09 PM
Both.. you don't have to pay the royalties and all that other stuff.. so it's a lot cheaper from a admin expense on your end.. plus you only buy the book for one cheap price.. and they can turn around and sell it for what ever you want.